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Ryan Lovelace

Ryan Lovelace

Ryan Lovelace is based in Washington, D.C., and covers the intersection of law firm business, lobbying and the federal government. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @lovelaceryand

July 03, 2019 | National Law Journal

Jones Day, Perkins Coie Dominate 2020 Election Spending

As the parties and candidates race to amass contributions, big law firms are lining up for their share of all those millions.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

July 01, 2019 | National Law Journal

Justin Fairfax Leaves Morrison & Foerster After Misconduct Probe

The firm said it found no evidence that Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who is battling claims of sexually assaulting women in 2000 and 2004, behaved improperly since joining MoFo in 2018.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

June 27, 2019 | National Law Journal

Barnes & Thornburg Names Ex-US Attorney to Lead DC Office

Roscoe Howard will lead the firm's office in the capital starting next month.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

June 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

Ex-Hunton Partner Resigns From EPA Amid Ethics Probe

House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone said Wednesday that he welcomed William Wehrum's departure from the EPA, and that an investigation into alleged ethics violations would continue.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

June 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

Jones Walker Inks Alliance With DC Lobbying Firm TCH Group

In its second partnership with a Washington lobby shop, Jones Walker is focusing on clients in the southeast and beyond.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

June 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

The NLJ 500: Four Law Firms to Note

Barley Snyder is the top-ranked new entrant in the 2019 NLJ 500.

By Ryan Lovelace | Patrick Smith

6 minute read

June 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

The NLJ 500: For Large Firms, Growth Gains Steam

Lawyer counts increased by 2.5%, and in comparison, the NLJ 500 grew by 1% in 2017 and about 2% in 2016. Just three of the top 10 firms on the NLJ 500 showed lawyer headcount growth: Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

June 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

Firms on the Move: Akin Gump Settles Into New K Street Digs (Slideshow)

Akin Gump's new offices at 2001 K Street are smaller but brighter and more collaborative than the firm's old Dupont Circle space.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

June 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

Cooley Lands Leading Mueller Prosecutor Andrew Goldstein

Goldstein, one of the top prosecutors on the special counsel's team, said he'll work to grow Cooley's East Coast litigation practice in New York and Washington.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

June 20, 2019 | National Law Journal

Seyfarth Shaw's Zuckerman, Trump Ambassador Nominee, Testifies at Senate Hearing

Adrian Zuckerman pledged to fight corruption in Romania if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the country. Senators didn't question Zuckerman about claims of harassment by a legal secretary that he settled while at a prior firm.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read